Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

I am 9 weeks ppt and exclusively breastfeeding. During the first week both of my breasts were engorged equally and producing same amount of colostrum and then milk. But then my MIL that I should always start feedings from the right side (don’t ask my why I listened😭). And now I have super uneven supply. My left…

So my LG is 11 months old, 9 months corrected as she was born 8 weeks early. Since 5 months (3m corrected), she’s refused to breastfeed so I’ve pumped all milk for her. She currently has 5oz of breast milk in a morning feed, then she’ll have breakfast, snack, dinner, snack, tea and then another 5oz bottle of breas...

I’m trying to figure out the best nipple butter/balm to use when breastfeeding my baby in January. The reviews online are very confusing—lanolin or lanolin free, no perfumes/scents, etc. I’m so lost 😞 help!! What worked for you and your baby? I’m also planning on going back to work after maternity leave so will be…

I can’t work out if my supply is good or crap. Sometimes it seems there’s a lot and I can get it out quite fast with a manual pump and sometimes basically nothing comes out (especially in the evenings)

How soon after birth would you recommend pumping to introduce a bottle?

My baby is exclusively breast fed but I’m wanting to transition into bottles of expressed breast milk but he won’t suckle on the bottle at all but he will on me. Do I be stubborn have just keep giving him the bottle? He ends up getting upset so I just give him the breast because I feel guilty and I don’t want him di...

Has anyone got any experience in donating breast milk? What’s the process etc? I’ve got a bit of an oversupply and it’s getting to the point half my fridge is breast milk and seems to be getting more and wee guy isn’t gonna be able to keep up, he eats a lot (like 1.2k+ per day at 8 weeks) but I’ve got 1.2k in the fr...

To those who have stopped. How did you find it? I’ve been told horror stories of people stopping and becoming depressed. Also, physically did your body change? Again, I’ve been told awful stories of boobs being saggy and empty etc.

Has anyone started leaking milk yet?

My right boob has a bit of a hard lump on one part, it doesn't hurt really, tried using electric pump and manual but still there. It's ny slacker boob but now feels like a lot less milk than normal. I've currently got a hot water bottle on it and worried to sleep in case it gets worse 🫣 any tips to get the hard bit…

... I had a medela swing that I was using but it was a bit of faff to set up with a special bra etc so I bought a Fraupow in bra pump at the recommendation of my lactation consultant and I love it. Its cheaper than the bigger name brands and once I've got the hang of it super easy to use. Was feeling quite frustrate...

Hello, pls I need urgent help. I had my baby girl two days ago. First time mom, and found it hard to had express colostrum or for my girl to get anything breastfeeding. I attempted using electric pump at the hospital and got a few ml of colostrum. We got discharged today, and on a 3hour interval pumping schedule. ...

I didn’t change too much in pregnancy, only gained 12kg which was mostly baby. But after starting to breastfeed I gained so much in the first 2 weeks and it just keeps on going… I find that I don’t make as much milk if I don’t eat well. I’m hungry all the time but will drink lots of water first to make sure it is hu...

I try to breastfeed when I can but I mainly pump & formula feed. I am 9 weeks postpartum but my supply is very low. What can I do to up my supply. I work 7-4:30 I pump at 9:30, 12, and 2:30 during work. I really want to try to lean away from formula if possible.

I have been putting baby to latch on and she sucks but nothing is coming out .

Looking for advice. Super nervous of making myself have a clogged duct or mastitis. What bras do y’all wear exercising?

So at our 6 week health visit check I was shocked to see our baby hadn’t put on any weight in 3 weeks. I’ve had so many problems in the beginning mastitis, latch issues, no time to pump due to a baby that won’t be put down. Just feel so devastated that my babies weight is so low and that I can’t feed him enough. I t...

When did your cycle come back postpartum? Did you give birth vaginally or c-section? How about breast feeding vs. formula?

My baby struggles with Phillip avent 1 nipple. Takes her longer to drink the formula. Anyone have a better suggestion?

How often are you pumping? I’m a FTM and strictly breast feeding, my baby gets a bottle only every once in awhile. Pumping is exhausting and I don’t plan on returning to work until he’s around 6 months old. Sometimes I only pump 3 times a day and sometimes I try for after every feed but again it’s exhausting to pu...